And that ARV estimate above isn't a one-off either, varying the radius shows different values for this just-sold renovated home:

My goal is to find a cash-flow-positive rental property that I can manage while finishing my degree, setting the foundation for a real estate portfolio I plan to grow steadily over time.

I received a bachelors degree from Mercyhurst University and have wrestled from pre-school all the way through college. 

Your disposition may be to move forward with that as i believe i read in your introduction - but not needed to understand and develop some degree of comfortability.  

Results vary! 

Common utilities paid by the landlord will be similar if not the same; standard services (extermination, changing filters, snow removal, fire safety inspections etc.) will cost the same.Expenses will vary depending on the market.

That would be about a month.This timeframe may vary among institutions, counties and states.

There's no right or wrong way to do this, just varying levels of risk and the only proper route is the one you understand. 

You’ve come to the right place to connect with some vary smart investors.

I understand that everyone has unique goals, and responses will vary depending on those objectives.